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Research by Robert Emmons and Michael McCullough among others has found that keeping a “gratitude journal,” provides people with mental and physical health benefits.

But would a child reap these benefits?

A study by Jeffrey Froh, Psy.D, and an assistant professor at Hofstra University revealed the answer.

Psychologist Jeffrey Froh infused middle–school classes with a small dose of gratitude—and found that it made students feel more connected to their friends, family, and their school.

“By the follow–up three weeks later, students who had been instructed to count their blessings showed more gratitude toward people who had helped them, which led to more gratitude in general. Expressing gratitude was not only associated with appreciating close relationships; it was also related to feeling better about life and school. Indeed, compared with students in the hassles and control groups, students who counted blessings reported greater satisfaction with school both immediately after the two–week exercise and at the three–week follow–up. They made statements such as: “I go to a great school,” “I am grateful for my education,” and “I am thankful for my academics and for making the National Junior Honor Society.”

The “Gratitude” activity in The Ultimate Kid’s Guide to Happiness will give your child an introduction to FEELING the wonderful and instant effects of mindfully thinking and writing down grateful thoughts.

When your child starts to develop a habit of gratitude journaling, and start everyday feeling grateful, they will see and feel the benefits far outweigh the effort, and this habit can be formed by repeating this activity everyday for as little as 30 days.

Keeping a gratitude journal is just one of the morning activities in An Exercise In Happiness© that will provide your child with immeasurable benefits that will last them a lifetime, but they do need your support and encouragement.

Happiness is something we all want for our children and An Exercise In Happiness© is a program that helps them find the true lasting happiness they deserve.

Learn More: An Exercise In Happiness©